september-2011

INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES
Snowboarding
on the slopes
QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND
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Peter Thornley
Chef, Wakatipu Grill
GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER:
Wakatipu Grill — the food is
fresh, seasonal and local. There are
magnifi cent views over the lake and
for NZ$5, you can arrive by water
taxi. You can sit around the large
sunken fi re pit with a glass of local
wine from the wine library.
BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT
WITH THE LOCALS: It’s free
and only requires time — the view
from the top of The Remarkables.
MUST-BUY GIFT: Take
home a bottle of local
pinot noir from one of the many
world-class vineyards. Mount Rosa
is a favourite.
INSIDER’S TIP: Check out
The Lake Counter café,
grocery and deli. Roselle makes the
best coffee and Brian, her partner,
makes the best macaron I’ve ever
tasted. Bring friends and hang out.
Park your bike, tie the dog up
and give him/her a Dogscottie —
a canine treat from a master
pastry chef.
QUEENSTOWN
FROM THE AIRPORT
CBD 7.5km from
Queenstown
International Airport
Travel time CBD is
around 15 mins by car
Taxi Approx NZ$30
(AU$23.70)
Shuttle bus From
NZ$10 (AU$7.90),
taking about 20 mins
ON THE GO
1. The city circuit
bus There are three
routes covering major
downtown attractions.
2. Taxi Book online,
over the phone or hail
one from the roadside.
3. Walking The town
is compact, and most
places can be easily
accessible on foot if
your accommodation
is nearby.
MANILA PHILIPPINES
Malen Rodriguez
Alava
Merchandise Group
Manager, Stores
Specialists Inc.
MUST-EATS: Tourists
should defi nitely try the
local lechon or roast pig served
with a special sauce — simply
delicious! Another must-eat is the
chicken or pork adobo, which is a
national favourite.
MOST ROMANTIC SPOT:
The sunrise or sunset view
at Roxas Boulevard is a spectacular
and romantic spot. There are
several restaurants in this area
where couples can settle in and
admire the view.
FAVOURITE/RECOMMENDED
SIDE TRIP: Take a trip to
Tagaytay City and see the smallest
volcano in the world, followed by
lunch/dinner at the famous
Spanish-style Antonio’s Restaurant
which serves good steaks.
I LOVE MANILA BECAUSE: It
has great food, which has
Spanish and European infl uences
with Asian touches. I also love the
variety of old and beautiful
churches there.
MANILA
Participants at the
Aliwan fiesta
FROM THE AIRPORT
CBD 7km from Ninoy
Aquino International
Airport
Travel time CBD is
around 30 mins by car
Taxi Approx PHP150-
200 (AU$3.30-4.30).
Pre-booked taxis are
available inside the
airport terminal and
save you the hassle
of haggling
ON THE GO
1. Taxi You can usually
fl ag one down at most
malls. Be sure to
always insist on using
the meter. If the driver
refuses, just say no
politely and get out
from the cab.
2. Jeepney These
lorries ply most major
city roads, and can
take you anywhere
along their route.
QUEENSTOWN PHOTO: WWW.QUEENSTOWN-NZ.CO.NZ